“The inhumane terrorist acts in Volgograd” were among the biggest challenges Russia faced in 2013, the Putin said in his address to the nation, broadcast minutes before the New Year.“In the time of challenges Russia always stood united and solid,” he stressed.
At least 34 people have lost their lives and over 80 injured in two suicide blasts in Russia’s southern city of Volgograd on December 29 and 30, with the president saying: “We bend our head before the victims of the violent terrorist attacks.”“We’ll lead a confident, tough and consistent battle against the terrorists until their full elimination,” the President promised.